Infographic: E-Waste and Electronics Recycling

E-waste is the fastest growing category of waste in the United States. Learn more about what it is, the importance of e-waste recycling, and what your organization can do to manage and minimize e-waste.

Check out this infographic to learn more. For a printable PDF of this Infographic, click here.

If you liked this infographic, check out our article on The Drive Towards Zero Waste.

Resources:

1. Earth Day Network: http://www.earthday.org/ewaste
2. The Balance: https://www.thebalance.com/e-waste-recycling-facts-and-figures-2878189
3. Global Ewaste Monitor: http://i.unu.edu/media/unu.edu/news/52624/UNU-1stGlobal-E-Waste-Monitor-2014-small.pdf
4. Planet Green Recycle: https://planetgreenrecycle.com/fundraising/e-waste/the-electronic-waste-crisis-cell-phones-facts-and-figures
5. Waste Management: https://www.wm.com/sustainability-services/documents/insights/Responsible%20E-Waste%20Management%20Insight.pdf
6. Electronics Take Back: http://www.electronicstakeback.com/